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Base Bali In Indianapolis.

will probably never became an enthuslas
tic admirer of our national game.
The individual to whom | refer il
Mrs. McDuffy. | had the misfortune to
occupy a seat adjoining hers during the
opening game between the Detroits and
the home club, and the following were
the remarks on the occasion referred to
81 don't see why some women can't un-
derstand baseball. If there is anything
about it that | can't see through it will
be strange" she said to her husband
"Who are those big fellows over there 2
"Why the Big Four, of course said
be.
"Oh, yes, how stupid am. suppose
that is Jay Gould watching the Big Four
so closely. Didn't he say one strikeY
Heis responsible for those dreadful strikes,
isn't he? Do you think the men will
strike to-day?'
"Great heavens, woman, are you crazy
That is the umpire Can't you keep quiet
and watch the game ?" he growled.
Certainly l will" she said. But
where is the Detroit team? haven't seen
a team to-day any different from Indian
apolis horses. Do they bring them out
ON the ground?" | should think they
would get frightened in such a crowd as
this and kick and cut up awfully. DO
you think they will? ?"
at is impossible" he answered resign
edly. There are some kicking teams"
81 am so glad | am up here out of
danger. What did that man do then "
Struck a foul"
Struck poor innocent fowly The
hateful thing. | didn't see any fowl
What kind was it? What are they cheer
ing for?"
Thompson caught a fly"
Now, MIR. McDufy, don't sit there
and tell me you could see anything SO
small as IA fly at this distance. Besides,
it's too early for flies. What do they
want to stop in game Of base ball to
catch flies for, any way? Do tell me what
that man is acting so silly about
.sTrvinp IN steal n basc"
"The wicked thief Where Is the
base =
Over there" explained McDnay.-
That is the first base, that other the sec
ond, and that one nearest, the third"
"Are they indeed and that is the So
prauo in the middle, suppose
"Ah, yes" groaned McDuAy; you're
getting it down fine"
"See, that naughty man has knocked
the ball clean out Of sight-wasn't that
mean? Don'tyou suppose they'll discharge
him? What are they cheering for now?
Making home run? Well, should
think he would stay there, too, after such
an exhibition of temper. What-did you
say they were going to whitewash them?
DO they just whtewash them all over
faces and all?"
"Ah !" said McDufy savagely, you've
got it now"
That's the way they fix them, and af-
forwards kalsomine them, and fresco them,
and dodo them, and put on French roofs.
How proud / am of you, Mrs. McDufy
and all YOU need is a whitewash brush to
be full-fedged member of the Lime
Kiln Club
"How funny you are, Mr.. McDufy.
Did that man say they were giving the
visitors goose eggs in game Of ball >
It's getting worse and worse. ! don't see
what people 60 crazy over a base ball
for, anyway. | understand the game,
so far as that is concerned, but there's
nothing in it. If there is anything smart
in bringing out thousands Of people to
watch them catch flies and try to steal a
base and goose eggs and mufis, and crack
pitchers, and the Lord knows what else,
can't see it. The next thing they'll be
bringing in that team and they'll kill
somebody, and don't propose to stay to
see it. If you'll just see me to the car
riage, Mr.. McDuffy, I'll 90 home. I've
had all the base ball want
The disguised lady departed, to the
evident satisfaction of her husband, who
soon returned to enjoy the remainder Of
the game in peace.
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